Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several news stories: Michael Flynn's calls with Russia and the DOJ's decision to drop the case against him, President Trump's veto of student loan forgiveness legislation, a record decline in U.S. consumer spending in April, and live coverage of a SpaceX launch.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the conversation between Michael Flynn and Russia's former ambassador?

Responding to U.S. sanctions

Discussing trade agreements

Planning a diplomatic visit

Arranging a cultural exchange

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of House Joint Resolution 76?

To prevent changes to student loan forgiveness rules

To increase military spending

To support environmental regulations

To enhance healthcare funding

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which college was mentioned as defrauding students, leading to the loan forgiveness legislation?

Harvard University

Corinthian College

Stanford University

Yale University

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the record drop in U.S. consumer spending in April?

20.1%

13.6%

8.4%

5.2%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is Newsy planning to cover live?

A presidential debate

The SpaceX launch

A music festival

The Olympic Games